Normative ethics is the same as descriptive ethics.
- a. True
b. False
A deontologist likely would be more concerned about the intention behind an act than a utilitarian would.
- a. True
b. False
Communitarianism is an offshoot of virtue ethics.
- a. True
b. False
Nonmaleficence is the obligation against harming others.
- a. True
b. False
Doctors have specific duties of beneficence to the sick that laypeople do not have.
- a. True
b. False
The principle that goods should be distributed according to merit is one of several material principles of justice.
- a. True
b. False
Narrative ethics and casuistry have considerable overlap.
- a. True
b. False
Utilitarianism focuses mainly on
- a. consequences
b. actions
c. moral skills
d. honor
The philosopher most closely associated with deontology is
- a. Immanuel Kant
b. Aristotle
c. Jeremy Bentham
d. Alastair MacIntyre
Which moral theory is most likely to be view morality as a set of skills acquired through practice?
- a. deontology
b. an ethic of care
c. virtue ethics
d. utilitarianism
The legal requirement that participation in medical research be voluntary is an expression of which principle?
- a. beneficence
b. nonmaleficence
c. respect for autonomy
d. justice
All of the following might be a source of moral authority in religious traditions except
- a. the Koran
b. a priest
c. natural law
d. casuistry
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Q171:
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Q172:
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Q173:
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Q174:
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Q176:
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Q177:
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Q178:
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Q180:
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